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International Women’s Day

Mention homelessness and most Canadians think of a bundled man sleeping on a heating grate. The reality, however, is far more complex. Women experiencing homelessness are a particularly vulnerable group. On the streets, they are at great risk of physical, emotional and psychological harm. They live with higher rates of chronic health conditions, acute illness …

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Decades of Dedication

After decades of dedicated service with The Salvation Army, Brenda Wootten and Neil Church have retired. They held integral roles at Toronto Housing & Homeless Supports, providing support to every aspect of the work we do for many, many years. Brenda Wootten’s first job with The Salvation Army was as a waitress at Scotian Glen Camp. Since …

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Happy Holidays

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! A friend of mine recently posted the following lyric from O Holy Night – “A Thrill of Hope the Weary World Rejoices”. Weary feels like the exact right word to describe how I feel as we come to the end of 2021 and I know that each of you …

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Santa Shuffle 2021

It’s a VIRTUAL EVENT! Run, Walk or Shuffle on December 4 and December 5 anywhere, anytime. What It’s All About… All funds raised through this year’s Toronto Santa Shuffle will be going directly to The Salvation Army Gateway, a shelter and Drop-in center for individuals experiencing homelessness and marginalization. Although The Gateway’s programming and operations …

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